The final day of Lollapalooza 2025 concluded in Chicago’s Grant Park with a strong emphasis on global representation and artistic range. Throughout the four-day event, women and international performers played a prominent role across the festival’s major stages, a shift reflected in the rapid sellout of four-day passes earlier this year. Sunday’s lineup featured a variety of standout sets, with performances from Sabrina Carpenter, A$AP Rocky, The Marías, Dominic Fike, Finneas, Remi Wolf, and K-pop group BoyNextDoor.

Sabrina Carpenter Marks Festival Milestone With Headlining Set

Sabrina Carpenter closed the festival with a visually coordinated and musically polished performance, marking her first time headlining the main stage at Lollapalooza. Her 2025 appearance follows her ascent over the past two years, bolstered by the success of her Short n’ Sweet era and increasing festival visibility.

The set began with a pre-recorded video of Carpenter portraying a Chicago news anchor, offering a satirical welcome that set the tone for the retro-themed performance. Opening with “Busy Woman” and “Taste,” she incorporated elements from her recent tour, including a choreographed dance sequence, commercial parodies, and a performance of “Bed Chem” staged atop a prop bed.

Later in the set, Carpenter introduced surprise guests Earth, Wind & Fire, joining them onstage for renditions of “Let’s Groove” and “September.” In a humorous interlude, she jokingly proposed marriage to members of fellow headliners Twice. She also performed “Don’t Smile” from a crane that extended above the audience. Following her closing number “Espresso,” Carpenter premiered the trailer for her upcoming film Man’s Best Friend, closing her set with a preview of what’s next.

A$AP Rocky Delivers Unconventional Performance Despite Late Start

A$AP Rocky took the stage later than scheduled but made a lasting impression with one of the weekend’s most visually ambitious entrances. Suspended from a life-size helicopter prop, the rapper arrived wearing pink curlers and a flannel shirt over a protective vest, an image that played into his longstanding blend of fashion, spectacle, and music.

He used the set to preview material from his long-delayed album Don’t Be Dumb, performing unreleased tracks “Highjack” and “Tailor Swift,” along with “LVL,” a song he had not performed in over a decade. Though constrained by the city’s curfew, Rocky managed to fit in “LSD,” “Sundress,” and “Goldie,” closing with a brief acknowledgment of the pressure to wrap the show before the noise ordinance took effect.

The Marías Perform Atmospheric Dusk Set

The Marías delivered a sonically and visually cohesive performance during a well-timed dusk slot. With a set list that included “Hush,” “Vicious Sensitive Robot,” and a cover of The Cardigans’ “Lovefool,” the band created a dreamlike atmosphere guided by María Zardoya’s understated vocals. The performance aligned with the band’s signature blend of jazz, indie-pop, and cinematic influence, offering a more introspective moment within the broader festival programming.

Dominic Fike Returns With Personal Performance

After withdrawing from the 2024 festival due to health concerns, Dominic Fike returned with a performance that emphasized connection and reflection. In addition to original material like “Hi Grace,” “7 Hours,” and “Phone Numbers,” Fike offered a cover of Coldplay’s “Yellow” and shared stories about his recent experiences.

In a particularly personal moment, Fike brought his infant child onstage during the closing song, singing into a toy microphone before exiting with the child in his arms, a gesture that added emotional resonance to the set.

Finneas Highlights Songwriting Strength in Solo Debut

Finneas made his solo debut at Lollapalooza following past appearances with his sister, Billie Eilish. His set featured tracks such as “Break My Heart Again” and “Little Window,” and included a guest appearance from Ashe, with whom he performed “The Little Mess You Made” and “Till Forever Falls Apart.” The performance highlighted Finneas’s strength as both a vocalist and songwriter in his own right.

Remi Wolf Energizes Afternoon Crowd

Remi Wolf brought high energy and crowd engagement during her afternoon performance, incorporating choreographed routines and informal crowd interactions. Performing “Cinderella,” “Photo ID,” and “Sexy Villain,” Wolf’s set was grounded in dynamic vocals and genre-blending arrangements that have made her a standout at recent festivals.